Marilyn Fan - The Movie

Marilyn Fan - The Movie is a suspenseful mystery thriller short film in the style of Marilyn Monroe, starring actress/Marilyn Monroe look-alike Babsy Artner.
The 15-minute black-and-white short film, produced and written by Babsy Artner, was shot in Austria. Most of the scenes were filmed in Vienna in 2017, some additional scenes were shot in Wiener Neustadt in late 2018 by another unit. The film was completed in 2019 and released worldwide on May 10 2019 on Pantaflix.

The Story

A young woman who's a fan of Marilyn Monroe goes to a theme party dressed up like her favorite star. Something terrible happens to her that night. When she wakes up the next morning she finds herself trapped in a hopeless situation, not knowing how she got there. While she's trying to find out what has happened, she has an encounter with a mysterious stranger. He claims that he wants to help her, but can she trust him?
She needs to gather up all her courage to find out the truth.

The Idea

I had the idea to make Marilyn Fan - The Movie after watching films like My week with Marilyn, Norma Jean & Marilyn and Blonde. Being an actress and a Marilyn Monroe look-alike for many years I thought, “What if Marilyn were a young woman today and she would make a new movie?”. It wouldn’t be another comedy, she always wanted to act in serious films. I guess that’s why she made Don’t bother to knock and The Misfits, two wonderful films, that highly inspired me to write Marilyn Fan - The Movie. Marilyn even founded her own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, to get the chance to play more dramatic parts.
There are some very good biographical films, so my intention was not to make another movie about Marilyn Monroe. I instead came up with the idea to write a suspenseful story she’d be excited to be a part of, and to create a character Marilyn would love to play if she still would be with us.

"I want to entertain people, but also give the audience something to be inspired by."
Babsy Artner, Marilyn Fan - The Movie

Trailer & Movie

Photos

The Official Movie Poster

Behind the scenes | On the set

Marilyn

Actress Babsy Artner is a huge Marilyn Monroe fan and acclaimed as one of the world’s most authentic Marilyn Monroe look-alikes. As a teenager it was discovered that she not only looked like Marilyn, but could sing and pose like the legendary movie star as well. Since then she has portrayed Marilyn Monroe worldwide in commercials, on television and on stage.

Her performances as Marilyn include
• a TV pilot with Pat Boone, partially shot in Marilyn Monroe’s former house in Beverly Hills
• a promotional video for the Eurovision Song Contest, aired on TV in Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, China and Canada
• a cover version of Marilyn’s song Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
• talent contests and awards for Best Marilyn Monroe look-alike
• live appearances (with Marcus Schenkenberg, Bonnie Tyler, and many more)
• art exhibitions (such as Marilyn - Life of a legend in London) and portraits by contemporary artists (Arnulf Rainer paintings)
• print advertisements

Furthermore Babsy Artner won an award as a writer for a short story by a local newspaper company. The award was given to her by Charlton Heston.

As a producer Babsy won twice an audience award in Vienna, Austria for her Bollywood videos.

Marilyn Fan - The Movie is her first professional short film production.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Lead Actress
Babsy Artner

Lead Actor
Alexander E. Fennon

Lead Actress ....................

Babsy Artner

Lead Actor ....................

Alexander E. Fennon

Film Crew

Producer | Director | Writer
Babsy Artner

Executive Producer | Assistant Director
Herbert Rouschal

Production Assistant
Bettina Suerth

Script Supervisor
Franziska Zaiser

Director of Photography
Philipp Rusch

First Assistant Camera
Benno Hanke

Gaffer
Sebastian Fialkiewicz

Best Boy Electric
Stefan "Stevie" Klinar

Sound Mixer
Dennis Nrecaj

Makeup Artist | Hair Stylist
Trixi Beck

Costume Assistant
Sandra Sekanina

Set Decorator
Herbert Rouschal

Property Master | Set Dresser
Martin Auernheimer

Second Unit

Director of Photography
Johanna Poetsch

Background Actress | First Assistant Camera
Manon Pichon

Background Actor
Gunter Hick

Producer | Director | Writer ....................

Babsy Artner

Executive Producer | Assistant Director ....................

Herbert Rouschal

Production Assistant ....................

Bettina Suerth

Script Supervisor ....................

Franziska Zaiser

Director of Photography ....................

Philipp Rusch

First Assistant Camera ....................

Benno Hanke

Gaffer ....................

Sebastian Fialkiewicz

Best Boy Electric ....................

Stefan "Stevie" Klinar

Sound Mixer ....................

Dennis Nrecaj

Makeup Artist | Hair Stylist ....................

Trixi Beck

Costume Assistant ....................

Sandra Sekanina

Set Decorator ....................

Herbert Rouschal

Property Master | Set Dresser ....................

Martin Auernheimer

Second Unit

Director of Photography ....................

Johanna Poetsch

Background Actress | First Assistant Camera ....................

Manon Pichon

Background Actor ....................

Gunter Hick

Fans View

"I am so excited! It will be successful, all your fans are with you in this!"

Dianne Dorrington, FACEBOOK MARILYN FAN

"I know it will be a great movie."

Margie Byrd, FACEBOOK MARILYN FAN

"Awesome project and a very cool [pitch] video! We hope it will become a great success!!
Fingers crossed!!"

Petra & Robert, INDIEGOGO BACKERS

"Keep at it. It's worth it and the world wants great movies."

Ian Turnbull, FACEBOOK MARILYN FAN

"Uncanny resemblance to Marilyn, it's like she's still here!!!!
Can't wait for the movie to come out and I have complete confidence in you of portraying Marilyn with complete respect that Marilyn deserves and you'll be awesome!!!!
I would go see it in the cinema then I would buy it on DVD or Blu-Ray."

Stephen Hann, FACEBOOK MARILYN FAN

"Can't believe it!!! Breathing MM!!! WOW
If MM could see you right now she would be proud I am sure... You are doing it so so good!!!"

Florija Rusanoska, FACEBOOK MARILYN FAN

"I am so happy that you are doing a new movie and I can't wait to see it. I am waiting to see clips!"

Marilyn Fan Teaser

The Official Marilyn Fan Poster

2017
We proudly present our official Marilyn Fan movie poster. Check it out here on the website!

Filming Marilyn Fan - The Movie

2017
Principal photography on the film starts in January! Filming takes place on various locations in Vienna, Austria. The production is scheduled for three days with a film crew consisting of thirteen people, including lead actors Babsy Artner and Alexander E. Fennon.

Marilyn Fan - Lead Actor

2016
We proudly present Alexander E. Fennon as our lead actor in Marilyn Fan - The Movie! He fits the role perfectly and we are delighted to have the chance to work with such a talented actor. His work includes Woman in Gold with Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds, and many other feature films, series and short films.

Cast and Crew Call

2016
We are looking for the lead actor and additional film crew members for Marilyn Fan - The Movie! Our film crew is almost complete, only a few crew positions are still available. If you're interested and available in Vienna, Austria, please send us an email with your resume including a photo of you and a link to your demo reel.

Early Casting Call

2016
We are looking for actors! All roles are paid and talent applying must be available for filming in Vienna, Austria in order to be considered for the parts. Selected actors will be given a contract. Send us your headshot, resume, and most important, a link to your demo reel via email. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

The Official Website is online

2016
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new website MarilynFanTheMovie.com, designed with a user-friendly navigation and updated with the latest news about the film. We hope you will enjoy our site! We’re also on Facebook, Twitter, and most recently, on Instagram. We’ll regularly share interesting facts and news about the movie to keep you posted.